Vocabulary -
Locavore - One who makes an attempt to only eat locally grown and processed organic foods
Locally - In this case, locally is within a certain mile radius of your home
Organic foods - foods made according to certain government standards, normally home-grown or on a family owned farm.
Economic Effects -
- This gives businesses to local 'mom and pop' stores and markets, broadening their production value and profit range.
- While eating locally may be more expensive, it's healthier, which is why many people choose to go this route.
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- explore the economic effects of eating "locally" (provide concrete examples)
- how does seasonality fit in with the idea of eating locally?
- explore the relationship between eating locally and the nutrients available - how does “eating locally” reduce negative effects on water and fuel? - locate several varied sources if you were to try to eat locally
Eating Locally - Josh
Vocabulary -
Locavore - One who makes an attempt to only eat locally grown and processed organic foods
Locally - In this case, locally is within a certain mile radius of your home
Organic foods - foods made according to certain government standards, normally home-grown or on a family owned farm.
Economic Effects -
- This gives businesses to local 'mom and pop' stores and markets, broadening their production value and profit range.
- While eating locally may be more expensive, it's healthier, which is why many people choose to go this route.
-
- explore the economic effects of eating "locally" (provide concrete examples)
- how does seasonality fit in with the idea of eating locally?
- explore the relationship between eating locally and the nutrients available
- how does “eating locally” reduce negative effects on water and fuel?
- locate several varied sources if you were to try to eat locally
Resources for Eating Local (Locavores)
Where they grow junk food (Ontario news)
Gardening to Save Money(thedailygreen)
Polyface Farm
Community Supported Agriculture